Pamela Anderson breaks silence on Oscars snub for 'The Last Showgirl': 'Doing the work is the win'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Pamela Anderson was among the notable snubs when the 2025 Oscar nominees were announced on Thursday, January 23.

The 57-year-old actress, who earned a Golden Globes nomination for her performance in 'The Last Showgirl', did not receive a nod from the Academy Awards.

Pamela Anderson says 'doing the work is the win'

The news came as a disappointment to many as Pamela Anderson was widely predicted to secure a nomination for her critically acclaimed role.

In an interview with Elle on January 23, the day the nominations were announced, Anderson reflected on the recognition and her journey.

“Oh my gosh, it’s not something I ever expected,” Anderson said during her interview.

She shared her thoughts on her critically praised performance, adding, “Doing the work is the win."

"That’s what I like to do, and I think we can lose sight of that sometimes in this whole crazy awards season, but it’s nice to be recognized, and it’s all a bonus," the former 'Baywatch' star said. 

Anderson’s role in 'The Last Showgirl' saw her star opposite Jamie Lee Curtis, playing an aging Las Vegas performer whose French-style revue closes after three decades.

The role was hailed as a career-defining moment for Anderson who first gained fame in the 1990s as the lifeguard bombshell in 'Baywatch', People noted.

Pamela Anderson says it’s been a 'long road' promoting the film 'The Last Showgirl'

'The Last Showgirl' premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival to widespread critical acclaim. The performance marked a comeback for Anderson who had largely been excluded from awards conversations in the past.

Anderson said, “I couldn’t imagine [it] anyway," adding that she was recognized by the Screen Actors Guild. 

"I’m happy for the SAG nomination, that’s [voted on by] your peers. That’s really cool. This has been a long road promoting this film," she said.

The Oscar nomination category this year for Best Actresses features Demi Moore ('The Substance'), Mikey Madison ('Anora'), Cynthia Erivo ('Wicked'), Karla Sofia Gascon ('Emilia Perez'), and Fernanda Torres ('I’m Still Here').

Internet says Pamela Anderson was 'so robbed' over Oscars snub

Fans on social media have been expressing their disappointment over Pamela Anderson’s Oscars snub.

“The Oscars may have missed the mark, but Pamela’s star never fades,” one user wrote on X. Another added, “Doing the work is always the real win.”

Some comments also criticized the Academy Awards, with one person stating, “They gave her spot to a man.” Another wrote, “She was so robbed.”

A fan humorously pointed out, “Ironically, this Oscar snub literally makes Pamela Anderson the last showGIRL!”

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